I am new to the forum. I recently became amazed by how my washer/drier combo has lasted all these years without maintenance. I have had this machine since I purchased my house years ago and have been using it for years without doing anything to it besides the common sense basics.

First of all, I am curious to know what year it was produced. It's a maytag sg1000 series 1 with a serial of 604335 RA. It says heavy duty on it and computer touch control.

Second question is something that has me a bit worried. Does my model contain a asbestos belt or asbestos products in it? I read an article about old dryers and washing machines and it seems some did contain it. Could somebody please verify if my model would or would not contain asbestos products in it?

I have never seen them in belts and I have been doing this for 35+ years. I can't ever remember seeing asbestos in any washer or dryer either. The only place I do know was used was in ranges and I haven't seen any in any product made in the 1960's or newer either. Asbestos is not a hazard as long as it is not disturbed and I see a lot of it in the 1930's 40's and 50' gas ranges. As long as you leave it alone and don't brush it or something you should be OK.

Having done heating and cooling in the past, I have had some issues with asbestos. They used to coat the old furnace pipes with it. As long as it was wet down and not airborne, you can't breath it in. That being said, I agree with old stove. I have been at this 41 years, and don't remember any asbestos in any washer in recent history. I wouldn't worry about it in the least. And I also agree, keep that machine. Good unit. I recently fixed one for a lady, the lid switch needed adjustment.